Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
18%
Manchester
Manchester, CT Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,671
Population
60,345
Renter Mix
48% Rent
An ideal community for nature lovers on the edge of Hartford
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Welcome to Manchester, Connecticut, where historic charm meets contemporary living. Originally known as "Silk City" for its textile heritage, Manchester offers an array of rental options, from converted mill apartments to modern communities. The Cheney Brothers Historic District features distinctive loft-style apartments in restored mill buildings, while downtown Manchester provides both classic and new housing options steps from local shops and dining.
Manchester's outdoor spaces include the 53-acre Oak Grove Nature Center and Case Mountain Recreational Area, where trails lead to panoramic views of the Hartford skyline. The community celebrates its heritage through the Lutz Children's Museum, Fire Museum, and performances at the historic Cheney Hall. Manchester Community College enhances the area's educational landscape, while the Manchester Road Race, New England's second-largest running event, brings the community together each Thanksgiving. Charter Oak Park offers recreational facilities including basketball courts, soccer fields, and a musical playground. The Shoppes at Buckland Hills serves as a primary retail destination, while Shady Glen, a James Beard Foundation "American Classic" award recipient, remains a beloved local landmark.
Explore the City
The main level of the Mary Cheney Library sees a ton of traffic
The Mary Cheney Library is home to paintings from Russell Cheney.
The Veterans Memorial Soccer Fields lot has ample parking for the numerous simultaneous games.
Wetherell Road neighborhoods feature open lawns with moderate backyard space.
Bowers residents have plenty of places to walk their dogs.
While most homes in Waddell are freestanding there are some townhouse condo complexes.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$80,719
Average: $97,678
Education
19,228
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
31,412
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.
Housing Distribution
Manchester has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
48%
Non-Renters
52%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
28%
Other Education
72%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Manchester, CT is $1,392 for a studio, $1,672 for one bedroom, $2,052 for two bedrooms, and $2,389 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Manchester has decreased by -2.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,672/month
808 Sq Ft
House
$3,370/month
1,791 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,773/month
899 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Manchester, CT is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
288 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
374 Students
Public
Grades K-5
318 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
327 Students
Public
Grades K-5
323 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
374 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
846 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,673 Students
Howell Cheney Technical High School
Public
Grades 9-12
Public
Grades 9-12
313 Students
Great Path Academy at CT State Manchester
Public
Grades 9-12
246 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Lutz Children's Museum
- Wickham Park
- Major Michael Donnelly Land Preserve
- Belding Wildlife Management Area
- Gay City State Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Bradley International
Top Apartments in Manchester
Houses for Rent in Manchester
Property Management Companies in Manchester, CT
Beachwold Residential
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58
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14,173
Units
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40
Cities
3 Communities in Manchester
The Simon Konover Company
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39
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5,478
Units
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26
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2 Communities in Manchester
Navarino Property Group
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23
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2,022
Units
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18
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2 Communities in Manchester
Cue Residential LLC
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13
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1,944
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9
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2 Communities in Manchester
Cammeby's
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75
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20,184
Units
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52
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1 Community in Manchester
Red Tail Residential
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43
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6,009
Units
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34
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1 Community in Manchester
Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.